{"id":21221,"date":"2025-02-10T13:45:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T13:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=21221"},"modified":"2025-02-10T13:45:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T13:45:53","slug":"viewers-say-the-2025-super-bowls-halftime-performance-was-ruined-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=21221","title":{"rendered":"Viewers Say the 2025 Super Bowl’s Halftime Performance Was ‘Ruined’ \u2013 Here’s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Millions expected a spectacular Super Bowl LIX halftime show, but Kendrick Lamar’s performance sparked a heated debate instead.<\/p>\n

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Kendrick Lamar took center stage at Super Bowl LIX’s halftime show on February 9, 2025, delivering a high-energy performance that quickly became a topic of debate among viewers.<\/p>\n

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A fan comment on Kendrick Lamar’s performance, dated February 10, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/espn | Instagram\/espnnfl | Instagram\/sportscenter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The rapper, known for his intricate lyricism and commanding stage presence, performed some of his biggest hits, including “Humble,” “Squabble Up,” and “Not Like Us,” a track widely recognized as a diss toward fellow rapper\u00a0Drake.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As a special moment in the performance, Lamar was\u00a0joined onstage<\/a>\u00a0by R&B star\u00a0SZA.<\/a> The two artists, who previously collaborated on Lamar’s No. 1 album GNX, performed together, adding another layer of excitement to the show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The official Apple Music Halftime Show Instagram page celebrated the moment, sharing posts\u00a0like<\/a>\u00a0“IT’S K-D-O-T…” and “@KendrickLamar and @SZA are the moment.” Clips from the performance, including a video of Lamar\u00a0rapping<\/a> “Humble,” quickly circulated online.f<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Despite the star power and bold setlist, the show received mixed reviews from fans. While some appreciated Lamar’s artistry, others were less impressed, with many taking to social media to voice their disappointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On Instagram, some viewers criticized the performance. One user\u00a0wrote,<\/a>“Might be the worst halftime show of all time [sic].”<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0commented,<\/a>“This halftime show was boring.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar performs with SZA in the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Reddit users also weighed in with similar sentiments. One viewer\u00a0shared,<\/a>“I was excited for it, and found this utterly underwhelming.”<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0said,<\/a>“Turned the channel during this [sic].”\u00a0<\/i>A third comment\u00a0read,<\/a>“In front of the president [sic] \u2026”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Over on X (formerly Twitter), reactions varied, but criticism was prevalent. One person\u00a0wrote,<\/a>“Kendrick ruined the sb halftime show. Sza too fine to ruin anything [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar performs with SZA in the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Another user\u00a0commented,<\/a>“I find Kendrick Lamar cringe. His voice is gimmicky to me. His whole Art [sic] feels cartoonish. Not sure how else to say this. And I don’t think Drake is exceptional by the way.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Kendrick Lamar so mid, his voice so annoying [sic],”\u00a0<\/i>another viewer\u00a0posted.<\/a>\u00a0One user\u00a0asked,<\/a>“Tell me I’m not the only one needing subtitles for this!!”\u00a0<\/i>Another\u00a0added,<\/a>“Lil Wayne should have been the halftime performer. Kendrick was straight-up mumbling.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lil Wayne performs at Sports Illustrated Saturday Night Lights powered by Matthew Gavin Enterprises and Talent Resources Sports on February 2, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The halftime performance<\/a>\u00a0continues to be a hot topic, with fans debating whether Kendrick Lamar’s unique style was fitting for such a massive stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Beyond the performance itself, Lamar’s jewelry choice became a topic of discussion. The rapper was spotted wearing a chain featuring a lowercase letter “a,” which quickly led to online speculation about its meaning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Some fans interpreted it as a subtle jab at Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Graham. Others believed it referenced Lamar’s song “Not Like Us,” which\u00a0contains the lyric,<\/a>\u00a0“Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A minor,” referring to a musical note. The debate took off on social media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One user\u00a0asked,<\/a>“what does the lowercase ‘a’ that kendrick lamar is wearing on his chain mean [sic]?”<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0pointed out,<\/a>“Ya’ll catch the lowercase ‘a’ chain?!? The pettiness from Kendrick Lamar is unmatched [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA perform onstage during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“The fact that Kendrick’s chain is ‘a-minor’ is the icing on the cake,”\u00a0<\/i>one fan\u00a0wrote.<\/a>\u00a0Another\u00a0added,<\/a>“The chain\u2026 a minor\u2026 Kdot next level petty [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“not kendrick being shady with the chainnnn [sic],”\u00a0<\/i>someone else\u00a0posted.<\/a>\u00a0One user\u00a0commented,<\/a>“Kendrick Lamar wearing a lower case A (a minor) chain is diabolical work.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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However, not everyone saw it as a direct shot at Drake. Some fans clarified that the\u00a0“a” symbol<\/a>\u00a0actually comes from the logo of Lamar’s company,\u00a0pgLang.<\/a> Founded by Lamar and Dave Free, pgLang is a creative services company focused on music, visual media, and technology. The name stands for “Program Language.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The discussion led to divided opinions.\u00a0“The ‘a’ chain is from the logo of Kendrick\u2019s company (PGlang) not ‘a-minor’\u2026 “<\/i>\u00a0one user\u00a0explained.<\/a>\u00a0Another\u00a0countered,<\/a>“I didn’t think I needed to explain this, but no, it was an ‘a minor’ chain. It was a pgLang chain.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Some\u00a0speculated<\/a>\u00a0it was a deeper message.\u00a0“If we’re being honest it seemed like Kendrick Lamar’s whole superbowl performance was based around Drake. The songs, the shade, him bringing out Serena Williams, down to the ‘A’ chain around his neck standing for ‘Aubrey’. That proves who the GOAT really is [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar’s<\/a>Super Bowl<\/a>\u00a0halftime show sparked intense debate, with fans split over his performance, song choices, and even his jewelry, keeping the discussion alive well after the game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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